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How The New England Cold Actually Improves Solar Panel Efficiency
March 16, 2021Brrrr! It’s a bit chilly outside, isn’t it? As we all know, it tends to get a bit chilly here in New England during the long winter months. As we hunker down to escape the cold, watching the sun set earlier and earlier every day, it can be hard to imagine using the sun as...
5 Key Ways That Solar Energy Benefits Our Local Community
March 10, 2021While going solar is a great personal investment in your home, eco-lifestyle, and energy-usage, installing residential solar panels onto your property also carries many benefits for the local community around you. While perhaps not immediately recognizable, solar panels have long-term benefits that support you, your family, your neighbors, and your community. In today’s blog, let’s...
What Is The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)?
March 4, 2021Congress Extends The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) In late December of 2020, congress passed a bill effectively extending the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), keeping the credit at 26% for projects that begin installation or construction in 2021 and 2022. This federal tax credit significantly increases the financial benefits of installing residential...
5 Ways That Solar Energy Benefits The Economy
February 23, 2021Okay, we know that solar energy brings numerous benefits for residential and commercial property owners, such as net metering, energy control, energy storage, and many more. Also, there’s the ever-present benefit of protecting our environment via clean, renewable, and sustainable energy production and usage. In today’s solar-powered blog, let’s take a quick look at how...
What Is Net Metering In Massachusetts? And How Does It Work?
February 10, 2021While researching the benefits of residential solar power, you will be sure to come across the term, net metering. Net metering is one of the most talked-about discussions (and even debates) with the solar industry regarding residential solar panel installations and usage. In today’s blog, let’s take an in-depth look at net metering (or net...
Installation Day! What Should You Expect When Installing Solar Panels?
February 2, 2021Professional Home Projects Can Be A Pain If you have ever had remodeling or maintenance work done on your home, you understand how disruptive the process can be. Depending on the amount of type, work, and crew required, sections of your home can be off-limits for days, even weeks. For example, suppose you decide to...